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How To Account For Packaging When Book Keeping

Regardless of your attitude toward book keeping, at some point you’ll have a few questions that need help answering. For instance, how should packaging be accounted for when bookkeeping?

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Appreciating Customers

Delight your customers with low-tech, time-tested gestures. Even at a time when technology is a driving force in every business, nothing is as important, nor garners more rewards, that the one-on-one, old fashion human touch. Having worked in a specialty retail shop for over 5 years, these are a few things I’ve done to show [...]

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How Small Retailers Can Clear Out Excess Inventory

There’s a nefarious syndrome plaguing many small retailers, and it’s called inventory creep. In this article we’ll outline 4 ideas for moving dead inventory that doesn’t involve putting the items on sale.

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Tips To Keep Merchandising Displays Fresh

A well lit and presented display has the power to both increase foot traffic and drive sales, while creating a professional image for your shop. Getting the basics right is crucial to your business’s health, especially in the competitive retail industry. This article will provide tips for creating knock out window and indoor displays.

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The Upside To A Down Economy

No one is denying it’s a tough economy out there, with nearly everyone feeling it’s financial impact. Especially small retailers, with many struggling to meet ends meet during times of tight credit and sluggish sales. Despite these hardships, there’s a silver lining for small businesses.

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